In this episode, I’m joined by Laurette Rondenet, CEO of Edlong, host of Owning Your Legacy, and a mother of five, for a deeply moving conversation about what it truly means to lead with authenticity. Laurette shares the remarkable journey of becoming the unexpected leader of her family’s business and how embracing both strength and vulnerability transformed the company’s culture.

Together, we explore the unique challenges of balancing motherhood with executive leadership, navigating grief while raising young children, and making the heartbreaking decisions that sometimes accompany leading with integrity. Laurette reflects on the lessons she inherited from both of her parents, revealing how freedom, trust, and values became the foundation of her own leadership philosophy.

We also dive into the concept of authentic belonging, creating environments where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and empowered. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that our greatest legacy isn’t what we build, but how we make others feel along the way.

• (06:30) Growing up as the youngest of seven and finding her own path
• (11:35) Saving the family business during its biggest financial crisis
• (16:00) Motherhood, leadership, and learning to ask for help
• (19:30) Grief, resilience, and leading through profound personal loss
• (39:20) The family values exercise that led to “Authentic Belonging”
• (49:00) Why every emotion has wisdom—and how curiosity changes everything

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about legacy, courageous leadership, and the transformative power of authentic belonging.

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In this episode, I speak with Bose Giwa, intuitive guide and founder of The Soul Unlocked, about the lifelong journey of reconnecting with our inner knowing and learning to trust ourselves through life’s greatest transitions. From an early age, Bose sensed an intuitive wisdom that guided her decisions, yet it took years of questioning, grief, and profound personal transformation to fully embrace it as her life’s work.

Bose shares the beautiful story of our serendipitous meeting at the Glastonbury Goddess Conference before taking us through her remarkable path, from growing up in a loving Nigerian family and challenging cultural expectations to discovering that her greatest teacher was never a guru, but her own intuition. Her reflections invite us to become curious about the stories we inherit and the beliefs we choose to keep.

We also explore the devastating losses of her father, close friend, and brother, and how grief became the catalyst for awakening a deeper connection to spirit and purpose. Rather than offering answers, Bose reminds us that healing begins when we stop searching outside ourselves and remember the wisdom that has always lived within.

• (02:15) A soul-led meeting at the Glastonbury Goddess Conference
• (07:05) Growing up with an innate sense of intuition and inner knowing
• (14:42) Questioning authority, cultural beliefs, and rewriting inherited narratives
• (21:08) Why Bosé never resonated with having a guru
• (28:26) Sensitivity, empathy, and recognizing intuitive gifts in everyday life
• (35:18) How grief transformed her relationship with spirit and purpose
• (43:12) The birth of The Soul Unlocked and guiding others through transition
• (51:40) Trusting your authentic path without needing all the answers

Don’t miss Bosé’s inspiring perspective on remembering your own inner wisdom and discovering that the greatest guide you will ever have is yourself.

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In this episode, I speak with Suzi Lula, psychotherapist, transformational coach, and author of The Motherhood Evolution: How Thriving Mothers Raise Thriving Children, about the profound inner journey of motherhood and what it truly means for mothers to thrive. Drawing from decades of guiding women through personal transformation, Suzi shares how one simple comment from her young son became the catalyst for completely redefining her experience of motherhood.

Our conversation explores the cultural expectations placed on mothers, the importance of prioritizing our own well-being, and why thriving ourselves is one of the greatest gifts we can offer our children. Suzi explains how healing perfectionism, embracing self-compassion, and reconnecting with our authentic selves creates healthier families and more fulfilling lives.

We also discuss the courage it takes to rewrite inherited patterns, navigate guilt, and choose presence over perfection. Suzi offers practical wisdom for mothers who long to experience greater joy, purpose, and freedom while raising emotionally healthy children.

You’ll also hear about:

(01:25) Suzi's journey into transformational work and the inspiration behind The Motherhood Evolution

(06:18) The moment her young son changed the way she viewed motherhood

(12:06) Why thriving mothers raise thriving children

(19:48) Healing perfectionism and releasing unrealistic expectations

(28:37) Rewriting inherited beliefs about motherhood and self-worth

(36:42) Cultivating self-compassion, presence, and emotional resilience

(45:10) Practical ways to nurture yourself while caring for your family

(52:30) Embracing motherhood as a path of personal and spiritual evolution

Don't miss Suzi's inspiring perspective on how transforming ourselves allows us to transform the generations that follow.

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